Sports & Gaming
ultra-marathons the remarkable story of female resilience. In the running for William Hill Sports Book of the Year. Mass market PB.
Chronicle Books
Art But Make It Sports LJ Rader, Charlotte Wilder 30th April, hb, £13.99, 9781797236834
Clever and laugh- out-loud art history twist on favourite sports moments, from the creator of the social media hit.
Collins
Mapping Le Tour Ellis Bacon, Mark Cavendish
4th June, 2nd edn, hb, £30, 9780008753023
The world of the Tour de France laid bare in the ultimate companion for cycling enthusiasts.
Isle of Man TT Phil Wain, John McGuinness
23rd April, hb, £30, 9780008783839
The history, behind-the- scenes stories and thrills of the world’s greatest motorcycle road race.
Constable
Ball of the Century Brendan Cooper 14th May, hb, eb, £25, 9780349000480
The ball bowled by Shane Warne that changed modern cricket.
Lords of the Ring Dan Bambridge Higgins 4th June, hb, eb, £25, 9781408722374
Behind-the-scenes look at the weird and wonderful world of professional wrestling.
Conway
The Thames Path Stephen Neale 18th June, pb, eb, £20, 9781844866762
Exploring all 185 miles of Britain’s longest river, this inspiration-packed guidebook shares the best adventures and places to eat and sleep, from source to sea.
Access Adventure Debbie North 9th April, pb, eb, £22, 9781844867240
Opens up the best UK trails and outdoor adventures to all. Expert practical advice and interviews with the accessibility champion.
112
League of Football Legends Mahamadou Traoré 7th May, hb, £28, 9780241813942 Comic-inspired homage to footballing heroes, from Maradona to Messi, all presented with superhero profiles and full-page comic book covers.
Duke University Press
Kicking Jules Boykoff 5th May, pb, £14.99, 9781478038900
As a poet, public-facing scholar of sports politics
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-Fiction
Skate Obsession Charles Ravinski 26th March, pb, £18.95, 9782080485922
Rider? Trick? Trucks? Santa Cruz? Skate Obsession plunges readers into the exhilarating world of skateboarding.
Wild Camping Stephen Neale 7th May, 3rd edn, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781844867325
Go wild and escape the noise and clutter of everyday life with this revolutionary guide.
Countryman Press
Unsinkable Matthew D Plunkett, Clint Fisher Crowell
24th July, hb, eb, £26, 9781324111962
Defining history of the Boston Whaler motorboat, back in print and updated to include the Whaler’s most transformative decade.
Dey Street Books
We Are the World (Cup) Roger Bennett 16th July, hb, eb, £25, 9780063320772
Heartfelt celebration of the cup and what it means to come together from around the world every four years to celebrate football.
DK
The Football Book 7th May, hb, eb, £22, 9780241720875 Updated edition of the ultimate guide to football covers the build-up to the 2026 World Cup. Bold step- by-step artworks and jargon-free text, maps, quotes and statistics.
and former professional soccer player Boykoff draws on his lifetime of athletic experience to reflect on the practice of kicking.
Ebury Press
Classic Football Shirts 30th April, hb, eb, £30, 9781529957457
A love letter to football shirts and fan culture told through the world’s most sought-after kits.
Elliott & Thompson
Full Circle: A History of Cricket Richard Heller, Peter Oborne
23rd April, hb, eb, £25, 9781783969449
Authoritative and entertaining global history of the game, from its earliest origins to the present day. Written by two acclaimed commentators.
Epic Ink Books
America’s Classic Ballpark
James Buckley Jr 28th May, hb, £18.99, 9781577159254
Revised edition takes fans to the ballgame with even more historic landmarks that amplify American culture.
Expanse
Arcade Adventures 7th May, hb, £35, 9780008755454
Tells the story of videogame arcades, from the pioneering technology of the 1970s and the golden age of the ’80s to the experiences of today.
Flammarion Fox & Ink Books
Ben Nuttall’s Footy Factory Ben Nuttall,
Nigel Baines (illus) 14th May, pb, £7.99, 9781917894067
Nuttall delivers step- by-step football skills, fun challenges and great player stories.
Gelding Street Press
Great Diving Spots: World Anthony Leydet
7th May, hb, £18.99, 9781922662309
Coffee table book featuring 100 diving spots for those seeking their next oceanic adventure.
Stars of Basketball Rodolphe Gaudin 17th March, hb, £14.99, 9781922662408
By the author of Stars of Football a richly illustrated book that showcases the best basketball players in the world.
Georg Callwey
The Art of Skiing Bernhard Werkmeister 1st February, hb, £45, 9783766728678
Skiing celebrates the elegance, adventure and culture of the challenging slopes, hidden gems and exclusive resorts. with expert tips on gear, travel and apres-ski.
HarperCollins
No Other Place George North 4th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008735944
The first autobiography from legendary rugby player. Full of heart and passion, his story is an inspirational insight into the art, mastery and sheer force of rugby.
Tuffers’ Ashes Heroes Phil Tufnell 4th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008753917
The ultimate Ashes read for all cricket lovers. Laugh-out-loud stories and touching celebrations of 50 legends of the game.
The Chain
Bradley Wiggins 4th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008767778
Moving and uplifting memoir of self-discovery.
Reloaded: The Good, the Bad & the Rugby Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, James Haskell
21st May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008786403
The rugby boys are back and this time it’s personal. Payne, Tindall and Haskell unlock the vault and tell stories of their most treasured days in the game.
Humans, Not Robots Michail Antonio 21st May, hb, eb, £22, 9780008797232
Antonio wants readers to know what it feels like to earn a living from playing professional football day in, day out, season in, season out.
England Football Managers Tim Spiers
21st May, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008801922
Entertaining, informative, illustrated guide to every England manager, from Walter Winterbottom to Thomas Tuchel.
Soccernomics Simon Kuper, Stefan Szymanski
21st May, 2026th edn, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780008811754
Has football spending spun out of control? How much do managers matter? Soccernomics is the revolutionary guide from an economist and a sports writer answering all these questions and more.
Headline
Playfair Cricket Annual 2026 Ian Marshall
3rd April, pb, £10.99, 9781035430642
Packed with all the information needed to follow the 2026 season. Includes a review of events of the previous 12 months.
High Stakes
Jersey Jockeys and Guernsey Gallopers Graham Sharpe, John Henwood
17th March, pb, eb, £16.99, 9780857306227
Comprehensive account of the rich 200-year history and ongoing legacy of two of the world’s quirkiest racecourses, Les Landes in Jersey and L’Ancresse in Guernsey.
IMM Lifestyle Books
Gary Player’s Top Golf Courses of the World Gary Player
19th May, hb, £24.99, 9781504801645
Celebration of 55 of the most memorable golf courses across the globe, personally selected by the legendary nine-time major winner. Expert commentary, layouts and photography.
Insight Editions
Ford in F1 Joe Saward 16th April, hb, £50, 9798337402109
Takes racing fans on a visual journey through hundreds of photos and details covering Ford’s historical F1 racing teams.
Immortal Moments: The World Cup Rick Barba
30th April, hb, £29.99, 9798337404134
The most exceptional moments across 10 decades of World Cup football explode from this coffee-table book crafted for true lovers of the sport.
Insight Gaming
Video Games in 100 Objects Joe Funk, Dan Hsu, Dean Takahashi, John Davison, Van Burnham, Josh Harmon
5th February, hb, £40, 9798886637496
Dust off that classic console, untangle those audio/visual chords and step back into the good old days with this nostalgic journey.
Ivy Press
Formula One: The Controversies Tony Dodgins
12th March, hb, £35, 9781805700296
The rivalries and high- stakes decisions that have defined the sport.
Adrian Newey Frank Hopkinson 12th March, hb, £20, 9781836008910
Continuing the illustrated sports biography series Greatest of All Time with the undisputed Goat of F1 championship car design.
John Beaufoy
Diving & Snorkelling Guide to Tropical Marine Life of the Indo-Pacific Region Matthias Bergbauer, Manuela Kirschner
2nd April, pb, £16.99, 9781912081332
Enables underwater explorers to identify more than 270 of the most common species of marine life in the area.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180
